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Norman

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    Norman reacted to McRainy in Gaming   
    Hi Dave!
    Probably the name and, er, a Wisdom* beyond your years. 
    *See what I did there. 
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    Norman got a reaction from McRainy in Gaming   
    Posting style or the name?
    Because my name is actually Dave .
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    Norman reacted to maxjam in Gaming   
    Well I'm 45 and been gaming for years, the only Fortnite BR game I've won is in a duo with my 10yo lad.  He has upwards of 50 solo wins.
    After watching my 10yo and 15yo play games such as Fornite, CSGO, PUBG and Overwatch etc I am rapidly coming to the opinion that my forte lies with Planet Coaster and Surviving Mars
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    Norman got a reaction from Day in Gaming   
    It's a Battle Royale game where you can play on your own or in squads where 30 year olds like me get killed by 9 year olds - who then pay to unlock stupid dances to mock your dead body. I've spent my life playing FIFA, and can't believe how bad I am at shooting somebody else first. Addictive, though.
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    Norman reacted to McRainy in Gaming   
    Can’t believe you’re only 30!
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    Oh, is @Inverurie Ram going to give you a good Youtube music video for that!!!!
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    Norman reacted to ossieram in Derby County Flags   
    I saw him asking someone to post it up and just thought I'd be a gent for once, but if he's gonna start posting his famous music vids, I might take it back down.
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    Norman reacted to Alph in Boxing Thread   
    Wlad's arm length might be less than AJ but he has a wide stance and a loose dipped shoulder. Wlad uses his jab and front hand to manipulate. He puts his lead foot under your feet. To hit him you have to pass both his jab and foot meaning you're over reaching. Off balance he then nails you with the right hand.
    His reach, his invasion of your space is massive. This is why he is the only fighter to be in charge of the center of the ring v AJ. He was the predator in that fight.
    Fury has his fights half won in the build up. Look at the long game he's playing with AJ. Fury rates Joshua. He mocks Joshua's boxing skills but AJ is actually quite a complete fighter. He's been a brilliant amateur and Olympian. But Fury wants to fight an angry Joshua. A Joshua looking to knock Fury out. And it's working because Joshua bites now whenever Fury is mentioned. 
    Like Wlad. Wlad takes boxing very serious. So Fury made it a joke. Dressing up as Batman and other daft behaviour. It's not because Fury is a clown. He knew exactly what he was doing.
    He did it with Haye. 
    He takes people out their comfort zone. Then when he gets in the ring at 6ft 9in he's fast, switches stance, rolls along the ropes out of reach, has a stiff jab. As you say he's a huge bloke and the jab from range is heavy. 
    He fights like the underdog. Always got an exit strategy. 
    Thing about Fury is when he is actually serious in interviews (very rare and never for the full interview) he's a keen student. Top bloke. 
    You can't really study Fury's style. He mixes everything up and plays off the opponent. You can't stop the jab. 
    The heavyweight division is in great shape imo. 
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    Norman reacted to Ted McMinn Football Genius in Boxing Thread   
    Apologies @Norman didn’t have my phone with me. 
    If it helps I bet on AJ to win in rounds 10-12
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    Norman reacted to JoetheRam in Boxing Thread   
    Had Joshua 8-4. 
    First 4 all AJ, 5 and 6 Parker and can't remember the rounds exactly but maybe the 8th and 10th was it? Other than that, Joshua came out of it without so much as a scratch.
    Would love Fury to get back up to it as soon as possible to see if Joshua really has the ability to out-box someone. Yes his power is fantastic, but has struggled in the middle rounds in last 3 fights. Let's see someone test him.
    I think i'm in the minority but I want to see AJ v Wilder in Vegas - just for the glamour. Hearn seemed to be talking up a UK meeting though.
    The Price knockout was brutal.
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    Norman reacted to Andicis in Boxing Thread   
    Fair result, Joshua definitely deserved to win that fight.
    That being said, I really didn't like the referee getting involved so frequently, I think he should have let some of the skirmishes go and got too involved. Joshua v Wilder next please. 
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    Norman reacted to Bris Vegas in Boxing Thread   
    AJ vs Fury doesn't get me excited. Fury is a technical boxer, who'll just shoulder role and jab all night. They won't engage, it'll probably be even duller than this one in terms of power punches.
    At least with Wilder you'd expect him to come out swinging. He can't do technical boxing that guy.
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    Norman reacted to Bris Vegas in Boxing Thread   
    You couldn't make a case for Parker winning the fight. He looked like a decent boxer, but the size difference between the two and AJ's range meant he always looked like he was on the defensive.
    Judges score fights for different reasons, and they would have favoured AJ for being more aggressive and dominating the centre of the ring. The referee didn't allow a close-up fight, meant AJ could just win rounds using his range.
    Everybody in world boxing wants to see AJ vs Wilder. It's highly likely that played a role too when it came to the scorecards. 
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    Norman reacted to Sexydadbod in Boxing Thread   
    American commentators including pauli had Parker winning the middle rounds. Parker was screwed by the referee tonight, there’s no 2 ways about it. They are desperate for the wilder-Joshua fight.
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    Norman reacted to Mr. P in Boxing Thread   
    Thought the ref joined in well. He nearly got the victory himself! 
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    Norman reacted to Bris Vegas in Boxing Thread   
    Parker is quick, much quicker than I expected. Looks slick, but questionable power.
    AJ looks the bigger man, you’d expect him to cut the ring off and start to be busier.
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    Norman reacted to Bris Vegas in Boxing Thread   
    AJ’s resume is miles better than any other heavyweight out there.
    He’s beaten Klitschko, Parker and Whyte. Three you’d put in the top seven in the world.
    I’d like him to beat Povetkin next. He’s mandatory anyway, but it will only add to his resume.
    Then there is only really Wilder left of active heavyweights worth beating.
     
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    Norman reacted to Alph in Boxing Thread   
    I love Fury. I think him and Joshua would be a dull fight for any casual expecting fireworks.
    It'd be a tactical jab competition.
    But I do feel Joshua has had the tougher fights and the way people talk you'd think it's Fury. 
    Fury has become defined by 1 fight. It's like Cunningham never dropped him!! 
    As for Wilder... out classed by Szpilka, Washington and Ortiz had him in all kinds of trouble. Molina rocked him. He fought Gavern in what number fight? And Joshua fought him? 
    These are all elite. But it's easy to forget they've all been in the **** at some point.
    21 fights, 4 belts, Molina, Wlad, Parker all beaten. Joshua should not have to defend his record to anyone. 
     
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    Norman reacted to Alph in Boxing Thread   
    Find it an interesting fight. Thought Parker had all the skills to avoid getting hit with the right hand but had very little to win with
    At the start he looked confused that his jab was being dismissed like an annoying fly. 
    Joshua seems to struggle in those middle rounds and Parker came back briefly but Joshua recovered well for the late rounds. 
    Parker negated the counter right and uppercut by constantly dipping to his right. Joshua had joy with the left hook but barely used it!!! 
    Don't see the major problem with the ref. A bit picky but I don't think he denied us anything. 
    I had it 9-3. 
    Can not for the life of me see how Parker could be given 6 rounds for even the draw. He didn't complain and accepted the defeat.
    Can't see any criticism with Joshua. He was up against a guy who ducked and dived. He should have left hooked more but it was an easy points win. 
    I guess when you get to this level of great people want to tear you down rather than celebrate an elite fighter and Brit Champion. 
    He got the job done. Britain adds another belt. Fook Vegas!! 
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    Norman reacted to Andicis in Boxing Thread   
    I absolutely agree with this, really spoiled the momentum of the fight and made it quite lacklustre. I wanted him to just let it flow more instead of frequently getting so involved, it was a real shame.
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    Norman reacted to CWC1983 in Boxing Thread   
    Nights like this is exactly why Boxing is such an exciting sport. We all know what should happen but theres always the 1 punch that can change things.  
    Common sense says Joshua in the later rounds after his power and jab wears Parker down........however, 
    Theres something about Parker in the build up that I like, and I think he might rattle AJ. Wouldnt be surprised if Parker decided to test AJ's chin in the early rounds.  
    Can AJ resist the temptation to go all out and get it over quickly if he hurts Parker early? 
    Decision time........Joshua in round 5. Round 1 feeling each other out then all out slug fest.  It'll make good tv. 
    The undercard? Id love to see David Price beat Povetkin but highly unlikely. He's had some fall from grace but Steve Bunce has written a good article about him today. Price basically admits he's been brought in as a patsy tonight, but every underdog has his day. 
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    Norman reacted to Coneheadjohn in Boxing Thread   
    @Norman I’m going for Joshua in 9.
    I was going for rounds 6-9,I think he’ll go to beat him down gradually.
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    Norman reacted to Andicis in Boxing Thread   
    Joshua on knockout I'm going to say. 7th round.
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